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What is the Kanji for 'Shape' and 'Figure'? | 姿

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Shape' and 'Figure', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Shape' and 'Figure' is 姿.

    kanji

    姿

    Meaning

    Shape, Figure

    Reading

    kunyomiすがた

    sugata

    onyomi

    shi

    Parts

    Woman Next

    Example Word

    姿: figure. The Japanese noun '姿 (すがた)' refers to a person's figure, appearance, or form. It is often used to describe the physical shape or silhouette of someone or something, and can also imply the presence or absence of a person. For example: her figure disappeared into the crowd「彼女の姿は群衆の中に消えた」(かのじょのすがたはぐんしゅうのなかにきえた). The figure of a mountain in the distance「遠くに山の姿が見える」(とおくにやまのすがたがみえる). This word can also be used metaphorically to describe the state or condition of something, such as 'the figure of a company'「会社の姿」(かいしゃのすがた).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    263

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 姿

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Woman

    kanji

    Meaning

    Next

Words Using 姿

This kanji is used in 2 words:

Kanji Related to 姿 Through the Part

These 38 kanji contain the part 女 as well.

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    Meaning

    Number

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    Meaning

    Older sister

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    Meaning

    Younger sister

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cheap, Relax

    kanji

    Meaning

    Begin

    kanji

    Meaning

    Like, Fond

    kanji

    Meaning

    Marriage

    kanji

    Meaning

    Important, Need

    kanji

    Meaning

    Daughter, Girl

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lady

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wife

    kanji

    Meaning

    Surname, Family name

    kanji

    Meaning

    Marry, Bride

    kanji

    婿

    Meaning

    Bridegroom, Groom

    kanji

    Meaning

    Committee

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hinder, Disturb

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cherry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exquisite, Marvelous

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    Meaning

    Gentle, Come to terms

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dislike

    kanji

    Meaning

    Might, Intimidate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pregnant, Swollen

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pregnant, Pregnancy

    kanji

    Meaning

    As, Likeness

    kanji

    Meaning

    Marriage, Marry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Enjoyment, Recreation

    kanji

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    Intermediary, Mediator

    kanji

    Meaning

    Princess

    kanji

    Meaning

    Princess, Queen

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lass, Young lady

    kanji

    Meaning

    Legitimate heir, Legitimate wife

    kanji

    Meaning

    Old woman

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    Irrational, Reckless

    kanji

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    Servant, Dude

    kanji

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    Princess, Beauty

    kanji

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    Envy, Jealous

    kanji

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    Bewitched

    kanji

    Meaning

    Envy, Jealous

Kanji Related to 姿 Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 次 as well.

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    Meaning

    Steal

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    Meaning

    Capital, Resources

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    Meaning

    Briar, Thorn

    kanji

    Meaning

    Selfish, Arbitrary

Learn the Kanji 姿

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What does 姿 mean?

姿 means 'Shape' and 'Figure'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.